Can you promote in r/contractor?
This community is for construction professionals to discuss their business practices. Read the rules. This is a heavily moderated sub.
The short answer
Do not post promotional or product-related replies; if you must engage, provide neutral, purely helpful technical advice without mentioning or linking your company.
What works here
- polite, technical answers to contractor questions
- helpful troubleshooting or professional advice
- participation as a contractor (non-promotional)
What gets posts removed
- any selling, solicitation, or self-promotion
- market research questions or requests for leads
- mentions of your product, company, or links
- posting product launch, demo, or feedback requests
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo selling/soliciting/self-promotion
Rule explicitly forbids selling of products or services and self-promotion.
No market research or startup pitches
Rule bans market research, pain-point queries, and software/SAAS startup posts; posting about software can lead to permanent ban.
Heavily moderated community
Sidebar and description warn that this is heavily moderated and for professionals, indicating strict enforcement.
Community focus
Public description states community is for construction professionals to discuss business practices—not vendor outreach.
Official rules of r/contractor
- 01Don’t be a dick
- 02HOMEOWNERS NEEDING HELP OR OPINION—Keep posts to a 1/4 Page and 3 photos max
- 03No DIY
- 04Don't be a shithead. Racism, and blatant attacks are not tolerated
- 05No politics.
- 06No market research.
- 07 No selling, soliciting, or self-promotion.
- 08The power tripping mods might just ban you for no reason at all.
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 2, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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